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Buzzing Skeeters

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The skeeters have scattered all about once more They hide among dragonflies while trying to soar Nimble, they quickly contrive to dodge every swat I can still hear them buzzing, afraid to get caught Dragonflies are friendly, but if they turn their backs Wily skeeters feast on their blood in devious attacks But like every old skeeter, their time will soon come There are too many dragonflies for them to run from There is a moral to this story, which I am glad to tell Careful who you bite; some will ring your death knell Dragonflies are spunky and always stand their ground You can’t pretend to be innocent with so many around

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/20/2020 6:37:00 PM

Great lesson for those pesky skeeters! Congratulations on POTD, Mark! Best wishes, Gershon

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/21/2020 4:07:00 AM

Thank you Gershon! I appreciate the comment my friend!

John Watt

Date: 9/19/2020 8:44:00 PM

Good metaphor to use. 3 cheers for the dragonflies of the world. Congrats on your POTD, Mark ~ John

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/20/2020 3:48:00 AM

Thanks John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/19/2020 4:41:00 PM

Your poem has so many layers, Mark - the obvious and the subtle! Congratulations on your POTD.

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 6:49:00 PM

Thanks Sam! I’m glad you noticed

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/19/2020 12:31:00 PM

- They have ... eyes that constantly monitors ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 6:48:00 PM

Their eyes see all of the skeeters

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/19/2020 12:06:00 PM

Well said Mark, love it, congratulations on POTD, hope the swarm will go away!

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:57:00 PM

Thanks Tania! Keep swatting!

Rob Carmack

Date: 9/19/2020 11:43:00 AM

Congrats Mark on POTD. Good to have you on the side of truth.

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:57:00 PM

Thanks Rob! I was a Cub Scout lol

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/19/2020 10:27:00 AM

Congratulations Mark! Enjoy the honors. Panagiota xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:55:00 PM

Thanks Pangie!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/19/2020 9:49:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. You are a wonderful writer. Sometimes the readers does not get the story in the story. It makes the writer work twice as hard. Enjoy your win and day.............

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:54:00 PM

Thanks Paula, I appreciate your kind words

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/19/2020 9:01:00 AM

Hi Mark, yes there is definately a moral to your story - careful who you bite, some will ring your death knell. a clever poem with real truths. Well penned my friend and wonderful to be honored with POTD - enjoy your day. Congratulations! Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:53:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, I appreciate that

Jan Allison

Date: 9/19/2020 5:03:00 AM

Many congrats on POTD Mark I loved this one for so many reasons:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 7:21:00 AM

Thank you Jan! I’m glad you loved it, that makes me smile

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/19/2020 4:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your poem being honored as POTD, Mark. It's subtle thoughts are appreciated. Have a great weekend!

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 7:20:00 AM

Thank you so much Jenna! Enjoy your day!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/19/2020 12:58:00 AM

Love the message in your verse Mark, and happy to pass over the crown of POTD. Enjoy the honour and enjoy your weekend. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/19/2020 4:15:00 AM

Thanks a lot Tom, you sir are a tough act to follow but I am honored

Jan Allison

Date: 9/18/2020 1:15:00 AM

this old dragon is certainly going to stand her ground ! Love it Mark... I SO needed a smile this morning and you have lifted my heavy heart:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/18/2020 6:18:00 AM

I'm glad that I was able to make you smile, that warms my heart. Thank you Jan!

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/17/2020 4:59:00 PM

That's a beautiful image of a dragonfly, and an accurate description of the fate of those buzzin' bloodsuckers.

Mark Koplin
Date: 9/17/2020 5:21:00 PM

Thanks Jenna! I appreciate your gracious comment. I wonder what ever happened to my bug zapper.....